janet mock

janet mock

nonfiction

lgbt book reviews

“Queer and Trans Artists of Color: Stories of Some of Our Lives” is a Vital Catalogue of QTPOC Voices

This is simultaneously one of the most informative and inspirational books I’ve read in a long time.It’s like a primer for how to be an effective artist or community worker.

Mey —

Oct 13, 2014

gender identity

janet mock

gender

Please Stop Saying That Trans Women Were “Born Boys”

The “born a boy” narrative is hurtful to trans women. It’s time for it to go away.

Mari Brighe —

Sep 29, 2014

janet mock

laverne cox

politics + activism

The Root 100 Features Our Favorites Including Roxane Gay, Janet Mock and Laverne Cox

The Root released its annual list of notable African Americans, and of course it includes some of our favorite movers, shakers and heartbreakers.

Kaitlyn —

Sep 10, 2014

janet mock

team pick

visual art

Julio Salgado and Janet Mock Upgrade the Inspirational Quote with “Heroes”

Like those cheesy inspirational prints for your office buy way, way, way better.

KaeLyn —

Sep 10, 2014

janet mock

team pick

gender

VIDEO: Janet Mock Turns the Tables On Interviewer, Asks What It’s Like To Be Cis

Instead of answering a barrage of uncomfortable and unnecessary questions, this time Mock gets to ask the questions. And it is beautiful.

Mey —

Apr 30, 2014

fallon fox

janet mock

gender

Want to Support the Women of the Trans 100? Here’s How.

I spoke with Janet Mock, Imogen Binnie, Fallon Fox, Bailey Jay, Geena Rocero, Angelica Ross, Sarah McBride and more women from the Trans 100 to find out how to best…

Mey —

Apr 9, 2014

A.K. Summers

janet mock

book lists

Ten Books For Queers And Feminists To Read This Spring

Ten important queer and feminist books coming this spring.

Ryan Yates —

Apr 4, 2014

Daily Fix

fallon fox

gender

It’s Trans Day of Visibility! Here’s 15 Ways To Let Trans People Know You See Them and Care

Trans Day of Visibility is a time when we take notice of all the amazing trans people around us. Here are 15 ways you can let them know that you…

Mey —

Mar 31, 2014

Daily Fix

janet mock

gender

Join Janet Mock, Me and Other Trans Women Writers in a Women’s History Month Google+ Hangout!

Join me, Janet Mock, Ryka Aoki and Toni Newman in a conversation between trans women writers for Women’s History Month.

Mey —

Mar 22, 2014

Daily Fix

janet mock

tv feature

Piers Morgan Still, Like, Totally Obsessed with Janet Mock (and His Own False Victimhood)

Janet Mock went on The Colbert Report on Tuesday to talk about how the media can treat trans* people with respect. Unfortunately, Piers Morgan didn’t understand the lesson and continued…

Mey —

Feb 20, 2014

beyonce

college

culture

10 Things I Learned At My First Big Queer Conference

Ever wonder what happens when you put a bunch of queer folks in a room and tell them to get shit done? Here’s my recap of the IvyQ 2014 Conference…

Helen —

Feb 17, 2014

Daily Fix

janet mock

tv news & trailers

Janet Mock Returned to Piers Morgan Live Tonight: Here’s What Went Down

After being misgendered and disrespected by Piers Morgan last night, Janet Mock returned to his show hoping to get through to him on how hurtful and offensive he was being.

Mey —

Feb 5, 2014